The document discusses the growth of the UK's digital economy. It highlights several success stories of UK digital companies that have been acquired or grown significantly, such as Unruly, Fanduel, Nutmeg, Magic Pony, Deliveroo, and Farfetch. It identifies four key drivers of the UK's digital economy growth: 1) smart capital/investment funding; 2) a strong business and policy environment; 3) a rich ecosystem and connected networks; and 4) creative talent and expertise. The document promotes the growth of the UK's digital sector and economy.
What does it take to scale a successful global business in the UK?
“What will be the key challenges for ensuring an effective environment for scale-ups post Brexit?”
“Can businesses take advantage of new international markets and partnerships as we refocus our economy away from Europe – do we have the right ecosystem in place to support this?”
“Will this offer new opportunities to attract a wider talent pool , or are there now new challenges to ensure businesses get the talent we need?”
“What should the investment community do to ensure that they can support scale-ups?”
“What is the role for Government or other stakeholders?”
Boosting Digital Startup Financing in Europe by France Digitale France Digitale
France Digitale was contracted in 2013 to lead the investors’ pillar of the Startup Europe initiative called the Web Investors Forum. The work of the Web Investor’s Forum is focused on 7 EU countries: Germany, the United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Sweden, and France, with the following objectives:
• Draw an overview of the activity of the professional investment industry on a pan-European and local level;
• Pinpoint challenges faced by the industry that slow down the evolution of European funding landscape for funding and entrepreneurial growth;
• Showcase European best practices in the field of public policy and industry support;
• Propose an action plan to increase investment in the European Internet and mobile tech startups and grow that investment throughout Europe.
For the purpose of this mission, we travelled across Europe and interviewed over 40 General Partners and business angels in seven countries, and drew the following conclusions.
A Frontline x Northzone collaboration.
The Nordics lead Europe in value creation. With a smaller population, less capital, distributed across 5 countries, the Nordics have produced some of the most successful companies in Europe. These are often not just regional champions, but companies that win on a global scale. In this presentation you will learn about:
- Charting funding, and startup success in Nordic countries
- An index of global champions: 23 of the Nordics most successful startups
- Total funds raised by VCs and internet investors in the Nordics
- Investors by stage, seed to growth, including international investors
- Late stage funding detail of Nordic participants
- US investors who participate in the Nordics
- Economic, cultural, and legal strengths and weaknesses
- Who to know: 34 partners of VC funds who shape the region
- Detailed profiles of 5 VC’s based in the Nordic region
- 8 success stories operating in 4 market sectors
- 16 rising stars in the Nordics
- Exit values and takeaways
Alberto Onetti - Startup Europe Partnership (SEP) - Stanford Engineering - Ja...Burton Lee
Talk by Alberto Onetti, President - Mind The Bridge (IT), at Stanford on Jan 25 2016, in our session on 'Wearables & Food Delivery Startups :: Turkey & Romania'.
Website: http://www.StanfordEuropreneurs.org
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/StanfordEuropreneurs
Twitter: @Europreneurs
What does it take to scale a successful global business in the UK?
“What will be the key challenges for ensuring an effective environment for scale-ups post Brexit?”
“Can businesses take advantage of new international markets and partnerships as we refocus our economy away from Europe – do we have the right ecosystem in place to support this?”
“Will this offer new opportunities to attract a wider talent pool , or are there now new challenges to ensure businesses get the talent we need?”
“What should the investment community do to ensure that they can support scale-ups?”
“What is the role for Government or other stakeholders?”
Boosting Digital Startup Financing in Europe by France Digitale France Digitale
France Digitale was contracted in 2013 to lead the investors’ pillar of the Startup Europe initiative called the Web Investors Forum. The work of the Web Investor’s Forum is focused on 7 EU countries: Germany, the United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Sweden, and France, with the following objectives:
• Draw an overview of the activity of the professional investment industry on a pan-European and local level;
• Pinpoint challenges faced by the industry that slow down the evolution of European funding landscape for funding and entrepreneurial growth;
• Showcase European best practices in the field of public policy and industry support;
• Propose an action plan to increase investment in the European Internet and mobile tech startups and grow that investment throughout Europe.
For the purpose of this mission, we travelled across Europe and interviewed over 40 General Partners and business angels in seven countries, and drew the following conclusions.
A Frontline x Northzone collaboration.
The Nordics lead Europe in value creation. With a smaller population, less capital, distributed across 5 countries, the Nordics have produced some of the most successful companies in Europe. These are often not just regional champions, but companies that win on a global scale. In this presentation you will learn about:
- Charting funding, and startup success in Nordic countries
- An index of global champions: 23 of the Nordics most successful startups
- Total funds raised by VCs and internet investors in the Nordics
- Investors by stage, seed to growth, including international investors
- Late stage funding detail of Nordic participants
- US investors who participate in the Nordics
- Economic, cultural, and legal strengths and weaknesses
- Who to know: 34 partners of VC funds who shape the region
- Detailed profiles of 5 VC’s based in the Nordic region
- 8 success stories operating in 4 market sectors
- 16 rising stars in the Nordics
- Exit values and takeaways
Alberto Onetti - Startup Europe Partnership (SEP) - Stanford Engineering - Ja...Burton Lee
Talk by Alberto Onetti, President - Mind The Bridge (IT), at Stanford on Jan 25 2016, in our session on 'Wearables & Food Delivery Startups :: Turkey & Romania'.
Website: http://www.StanfordEuropreneurs.org
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/StanfordEuropreneurs
Twitter: @Europreneurs
Over the last few years, we have become increasingly focused on the burgeoning ecosystem developing in Central and Eastern Europe, and as an affirmation for our support for this region, we are very happy to share our latest report covering one of its key hubs, Poland. Our report unpacks the current progress and outlook for Poland, using our ecosystem model to highlight Poland’s unique positioning in an increasingly global playing field for startups as well as interviews from Wojciech Sadowski, co-founder and CEO of Packhelp and Piotr Pisarz, co-founder and CEO of Uncapped, showcasing their views on the future of the ecosystem.
White Star Capital Germany Venture Capital Landscape 2020JeandeLencquesaing
We are pleased to publish the second edition of our German Venture Capital report and hope you will enjoy reading it. 2019 was a year where Germany has really played to its strengths and cemented its position as one of the European leaders in tech venture capital, and we are more excited than ever about the development of this ecosystem.
Our report unpacks the current progress and outlook for the German ecosystem using our ecosystem model to highlight Germany’s unique positioning in an increasingly global playing field for startups.
So what did we find?
- Germany had a record year in VC reaching $5.7bn in funding with 49% yoy growth, the second best funded country in Europe
- Germany leverages its global industrial leadership to retain its place as the top destination for European mobility VC investment in 2019, reaching $1.3bn in funding, representing 26% of total funding. Its corporate strengths also drive investments in fintech and B2B software, representing 23% and 20% of total funding, respectively.
- Corporate Venture Capital plays a key role and participates in 58% of the total funding, the highest level worldwide. Next47 (Siemens), IFB Hamburg, Bosch are some of the most active German CVCs. As LPs (investors in VCs), corporates represent 28% of total German VC funds raised, the highest level in Europe, further boosting the local ecosystem
In addition to sharing our excitement about Germany and expressing our belief that the ecosystem is stronger than ever we look at robust business networks, the continued government support via entities such as KfW and the vibrant founder community.
White Star Capital has made landmark investments in Germany and seen many of the findings play out with our portfolio companies. Tier has raised Series B in 2019 led by international investors such as Mubadala, Goodwater and ourselves, while Clark has benefited from a large domestic market for insurance.
A Frontline Ventures x Point Nine Capital collaboration.
It is no surprise that Germany dominates much of the conversation around European tech — the growth of the startup and venture capital ecosystem has surpassed even the most optimistic of expectations.
As an early-stage software fund in London/Dublin with a pan-European investment view, we are seeing exciting young companies emerging from all over Germany. They are following in the footsteps of already successful global companies like Rocket Internet, Soundcloud, and Auctionata.
Germany’s tech transformation is startling, and seems to only be just beginning. Learn more about:
- funding options for German startups
- notable players in the VC and startup ecosystem
- challenges that lay ahead for German tech
- future opportunities & existing winners
- typical terms offered to startups
- successful exits in Germany so far
The Sharing Economy: Embracing Change with CautionRobin Teigland
The Sharing Economy has been the subject of considerable interest among policy makers across the globe. This book begins by developing a pragmatic definition of the Sharing Economy. Next, we describe global Sharing Economy trends, followed by an examination of the Sharing Economy in Sweden. Subsequent sections address regulatory considerations and potential economic implications. The book then concludes with a discussion of possible policy responses.
Marco Marinucci - Scaleup Europe - MindTheBridge - Stanford Engineering - Mar...Burton Lee
Talk by Marco Marinucci, MindTheBridge (Silicon Valley), at Stanford on March 5 2018, in our session: 'The State of Tech in Europe : A Pan-European View on Startup and Scaleup Deal Flow, Venture Funding and Corporate M&A Activity'.
Website: http://www.StanfordEuropreneurs.org
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/StanfordEuropreneurs
Twitter: @Europreneurs
White Star Capital - Canadian Venture Capital Landscape 2018Sanjay Zimmermann
In this second edition of our report, we aim to reiterate our enthusiasm for the Canadian Tech and Venture Capital ecosystem as well as touch upon a few additional topics.
In addition to sharing our excitement about Canada and expressing our belief that the ecosystem is stronger than ever, we look at a few new topics. We examine a few subsectors, larger round dynamics, VCCI and regional programs. We are also pleased to further explore one of Canada's key strengths: it's diversity and talent. Finally, we end with an updated deep dive on VC's and other investors making up the space.
Creating a World-Class Mining / Mining Supply Cluster in CanadaDon Duval
Keynote presentation made at the 2015 XII Congreso Industrial del Federación Nacional de Cámaras de Industrias del Ecuador. Focus of the presentation was on regional economic development strategy to create a vibrant mining / mining-related industry cluster.
Chasing the tale of the unicorn: A study of stockholm's misty meadowsRobin Teigland
Stockholm currently has some of the most successful high-tech startup companies in the world. New findings from a research team at the Stockholm School of Economics suggest that infrastructure, networks, business climate and supportive policies are key factors that explain Sweden’s success. The research report is part of the Innovative Internet project, funded by the Internet Foundation in Sweden, IIS.
This report presents the preliminary results of The Innovative Internet project, a three-year project funded by the Internet Foundation in Sweden, IIS. The project’s primary objective is to examine how the internet and digitalization have influenced entrepreneurship and innovation in Sweden.
1. Introduction to the Startup Ecosystem
2. Startups in Hong Kong
3. Community builders
4. Government support & Universities
5. Incubator and Accelerator Programs
6. Competitions, events
7. Talent's corner
8. Co-working spaces
9. Venture Capital
10. Resources
11. References
Are you an Irish startup travelling to New York? Are you thinking of setting up an office there? Want to know who the key Irish people in NYC tech scene are?
Frontline Ventures (www.frontline.vc) created this guide with the help of Enstitute Fellows (www.enstituteu.com) to help Irish entrepreneurs traveling and moving to New York.
It covers the main startup areas of NYC, the co-working spaces, bars, cafes, and startups in each, key Irish people to meet, venture investors, and fun and useful facts.
If you have a suggestion to add to the list, tweet @Frontline and get in touch!
White Star Capital - German Venture Capital Landscape 2018Sanjay Zimmermann
In this report, we aim to share our enthusiasm on the German tech and Venture Capital ecosystem from the perspective of an international VC fund.
We aim to share our excitement about Germany and express our belief that the ecosystem is gaining momentum. We also look at a few particularities that make the German market unique such as its decentralization, the impact of Rocket Internet on talent, differences in deal terms and media for equity. Finally, we end with a deep dive on VC’s and other investors making up the ecosystem.
At White Star Capital, we made our first major investment in Germany by co-leading Clark’s Series B round earlier this year. We are proud of the progress of the company so far and are looking forward backing many more.
We hope you enjoy reading this report!
What London Has to Offer - Presentation by Gerard Grech, CEO of TechCity at the NOAH 2014 Conference in London, Old Billingsgate on the 14th of November 2014.
International Capital Conference 2011 in Paris on November 22-24.
ICC 2011 is organized by the Boao Forum for Asia and co-organized by the Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Cavendish Group International.
Markus Wagner - i5invest - Austria - Stanford Engineering - Jan 26 2015Burton Lee
Talk by Markus Wagner, CEO & Founder - i5invest, Vienna, at Stanford on Jan 26 2015, as a part of our session on 'Internet-of-Things Startups & Seed Funds :: Poland & Austria'.
Website: http://www.StanfordEuropreneurs.org
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/StanfordEuropreneurs
Over the last few years, we have become increasingly focused on the burgeoning ecosystem developing in Central and Eastern Europe, and as an affirmation for our support for this region, we are very happy to share our latest report covering one of its key hubs, Poland. Our report unpacks the current progress and outlook for Poland, using our ecosystem model to highlight Poland’s unique positioning in an increasingly global playing field for startups as well as interviews from Wojciech Sadowski, co-founder and CEO of Packhelp and Piotr Pisarz, co-founder and CEO of Uncapped, showcasing their views on the future of the ecosystem.
White Star Capital Germany Venture Capital Landscape 2020JeandeLencquesaing
We are pleased to publish the second edition of our German Venture Capital report and hope you will enjoy reading it. 2019 was a year where Germany has really played to its strengths and cemented its position as one of the European leaders in tech venture capital, and we are more excited than ever about the development of this ecosystem.
Our report unpacks the current progress and outlook for the German ecosystem using our ecosystem model to highlight Germany’s unique positioning in an increasingly global playing field for startups.
So what did we find?
- Germany had a record year in VC reaching $5.7bn in funding with 49% yoy growth, the second best funded country in Europe
- Germany leverages its global industrial leadership to retain its place as the top destination for European mobility VC investment in 2019, reaching $1.3bn in funding, representing 26% of total funding. Its corporate strengths also drive investments in fintech and B2B software, representing 23% and 20% of total funding, respectively.
- Corporate Venture Capital plays a key role and participates in 58% of the total funding, the highest level worldwide. Next47 (Siemens), IFB Hamburg, Bosch are some of the most active German CVCs. As LPs (investors in VCs), corporates represent 28% of total German VC funds raised, the highest level in Europe, further boosting the local ecosystem
In addition to sharing our excitement about Germany and expressing our belief that the ecosystem is stronger than ever we look at robust business networks, the continued government support via entities such as KfW and the vibrant founder community.
White Star Capital has made landmark investments in Germany and seen many of the findings play out with our portfolio companies. Tier has raised Series B in 2019 led by international investors such as Mubadala, Goodwater and ourselves, while Clark has benefited from a large domestic market for insurance.
A Frontline Ventures x Point Nine Capital collaboration.
It is no surprise that Germany dominates much of the conversation around European tech — the growth of the startup and venture capital ecosystem has surpassed even the most optimistic of expectations.
As an early-stage software fund in London/Dublin with a pan-European investment view, we are seeing exciting young companies emerging from all over Germany. They are following in the footsteps of already successful global companies like Rocket Internet, Soundcloud, and Auctionata.
Germany’s tech transformation is startling, and seems to only be just beginning. Learn more about:
- funding options for German startups
- notable players in the VC and startup ecosystem
- challenges that lay ahead for German tech
- future opportunities & existing winners
- typical terms offered to startups
- successful exits in Germany so far
The Sharing Economy: Embracing Change with CautionRobin Teigland
The Sharing Economy has been the subject of considerable interest among policy makers across the globe. This book begins by developing a pragmatic definition of the Sharing Economy. Next, we describe global Sharing Economy trends, followed by an examination of the Sharing Economy in Sweden. Subsequent sections address regulatory considerations and potential economic implications. The book then concludes with a discussion of possible policy responses.
Marco Marinucci - Scaleup Europe - MindTheBridge - Stanford Engineering - Mar...Burton Lee
Talk by Marco Marinucci, MindTheBridge (Silicon Valley), at Stanford on March 5 2018, in our session: 'The State of Tech in Europe : A Pan-European View on Startup and Scaleup Deal Flow, Venture Funding and Corporate M&A Activity'.
Website: http://www.StanfordEuropreneurs.org
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/StanfordEuropreneurs
Twitter: @Europreneurs
White Star Capital - Canadian Venture Capital Landscape 2018Sanjay Zimmermann
In this second edition of our report, we aim to reiterate our enthusiasm for the Canadian Tech and Venture Capital ecosystem as well as touch upon a few additional topics.
In addition to sharing our excitement about Canada and expressing our belief that the ecosystem is stronger than ever, we look at a few new topics. We examine a few subsectors, larger round dynamics, VCCI and regional programs. We are also pleased to further explore one of Canada's key strengths: it's diversity and talent. Finally, we end with an updated deep dive on VC's and other investors making up the space.
Creating a World-Class Mining / Mining Supply Cluster in CanadaDon Duval
Keynote presentation made at the 2015 XII Congreso Industrial del Federación Nacional de Cámaras de Industrias del Ecuador. Focus of the presentation was on regional economic development strategy to create a vibrant mining / mining-related industry cluster.
Chasing the tale of the unicorn: A study of stockholm's misty meadowsRobin Teigland
Stockholm currently has some of the most successful high-tech startup companies in the world. New findings from a research team at the Stockholm School of Economics suggest that infrastructure, networks, business climate and supportive policies are key factors that explain Sweden’s success. The research report is part of the Innovative Internet project, funded by the Internet Foundation in Sweden, IIS.
This report presents the preliminary results of The Innovative Internet project, a three-year project funded by the Internet Foundation in Sweden, IIS. The project’s primary objective is to examine how the internet and digitalization have influenced entrepreneurship and innovation in Sweden.
1. Introduction to the Startup Ecosystem
2. Startups in Hong Kong
3. Community builders
4. Government support & Universities
5. Incubator and Accelerator Programs
6. Competitions, events
7. Talent's corner
8. Co-working spaces
9. Venture Capital
10. Resources
11. References
Are you an Irish startup travelling to New York? Are you thinking of setting up an office there? Want to know who the key Irish people in NYC tech scene are?
Frontline Ventures (www.frontline.vc) created this guide with the help of Enstitute Fellows (www.enstituteu.com) to help Irish entrepreneurs traveling and moving to New York.
It covers the main startup areas of NYC, the co-working spaces, bars, cafes, and startups in each, key Irish people to meet, venture investors, and fun and useful facts.
If you have a suggestion to add to the list, tweet @Frontline and get in touch!
White Star Capital - German Venture Capital Landscape 2018Sanjay Zimmermann
In this report, we aim to share our enthusiasm on the German tech and Venture Capital ecosystem from the perspective of an international VC fund.
We aim to share our excitement about Germany and express our belief that the ecosystem is gaining momentum. We also look at a few particularities that make the German market unique such as its decentralization, the impact of Rocket Internet on talent, differences in deal terms and media for equity. Finally, we end with a deep dive on VC’s and other investors making up the ecosystem.
At White Star Capital, we made our first major investment in Germany by co-leading Clark’s Series B round earlier this year. We are proud of the progress of the company so far and are looking forward backing many more.
We hope you enjoy reading this report!
What London Has to Offer - Presentation by Gerard Grech, CEO of TechCity at the NOAH 2014 Conference in London, Old Billingsgate on the 14th of November 2014.
International Capital Conference 2011 in Paris on November 22-24.
ICC 2011 is organized by the Boao Forum for Asia and co-organized by the Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Cavendish Group International.
Markus Wagner - i5invest - Austria - Stanford Engineering - Jan 26 2015Burton Lee
Talk by Markus Wagner, CEO & Founder - i5invest, Vienna, at Stanford on Jan 26 2015, as a part of our session on 'Internet-of-Things Startups & Seed Funds :: Poland & Austria'.
Website: http://www.StanfordEuropreneurs.org
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/StanfordEuropreneurs
Honest Money: The Biblical Blueprint for Money and Banking, by Dr Gary North, Mises Institute
The Bible establishes civil laws governing money. These laws rest on a specific theory of money. Theologians do not recognize this. Neither do economists, who would not care even if they did recognize this. Today's monetary policies violate the Bible's laws governing money.
The Bible is clear on three legal principles: (1) monetary debasement is wrong (Isaiah 1:22); (2) multiple indebtedness, which is the basis of fractional reserve banking, must not be allowed (Exodus 22:26) ; (3) weights and measures must not be tampered with (Lev. 19:36). All three are violated by modern economic policy.
The Federal Reserve System, like every other central bank, is a government-licensed monopoly. It is privately owned. The U.S. government has only indirect power over it through the President's right to appoint Board members. No government accounting organization has access to the records of the Federal Reserve System or its privately owned regional banks.
You know the regional banks are privately owned when you receive mail from them. They do not have the "franking privilege" -- free mail, which is allowed only for government agencies. The Board of Governors does have this privilege.
health can be affected by many factors.These may be in terms of environment and also internal body changes depending on climate.It is discussed in details on these slides the main factors that attribute to the health problems.Countries vary differently in terms of number of people contracting diseases due to different physical,social and psychological effects.
UK British Business Angels Association Keynotegerardgrech
A presentation on how digital clusters all over the UK are shaping a Tech Nation. Plus case studies of how UK-based tech companies are creatively raising money at the early stage of their development.
As London Tech Week begins, new figures prepared by Dealroom and Tech Nation for the Government’s Digital Economy Council illustrate the extent to which the UK is outpacing other European countries such as Germany and France.
Design For A Better UK. Richard Dennys, Head of Digital Business Academy & Sk...Richard Dennys FCIM
Presentation deck given to the LBS Design Club at Google's Campus London, on 22nd May 2015 Richard Dennys, Head of Digital Busines :
The London Business School D/club (Design and Innovation Club) is hosting our first Design Immersion Day at Campus London, a Google space.
We invite all entrepreneurs, designers, innovators and dreamers to join us for an inspirational series of short talks by the design industry's best and brightest. True to our D/club mission, the event is open to all members of the LBS community and the broader London design ecosystem. The event will feature three key note speakers, a Q&A panel session and a networking reception.
We are delighted to announce that IDEO, TechCity UK, ?What IF! Innovation Partners and Cisco CREATE will join us to share their insights and help us explore the role of design in the digital economy.
09:00 - 09:30 Registration
09:25 - 09:30 LBS D/club Introduction
09:30 - 10:00 Chris Grantham, IDEO
10:00 - 10:30 Maria Slowinska, Cisco CREATE
10:30 - 10:45 Coffee Break / Networking
10:45 - 11:15 Salil Pajwani, ?What IF! Innovation Partners
11:15 - 11:45 Richard Dennys, TechCity UK
11:45 - 12:30 Panel Discussion moderated by LBS D/club
Tech City Launchpad 2: London and Cambridge - Internet of Things. Competition Overview and Application Process from Matt Sansam & Matthew Brown from Technology Strategy Board
A presentation on FinTech investment globally including Europe and the UK as well as lots of case studies of startups doing interesting things in FinTech from open banking to digital payments and from buy now, pay later to APIs
A slice of trends and patterns of UK Tech, based on the Tech Nation Report 2021, including jobs, investment, sub-sector development, and growth opportunities.
1.Wireless Communication System_Wireless communication is a broad term that i...JeyaPerumal1
Wireless communication involves the transmission of information over a distance without the help of wires, cables or any other forms of electrical conductors.
Wireless communication is a broad term that incorporates all procedures and forms of connecting and communicating between two or more devices using a wireless signal through wireless communication technologies and devices.
Features of Wireless Communication
The evolution of wireless technology has brought many advancements with its effective features.
The transmitted distance can be anywhere between a few meters (for example, a television's remote control) and thousands of kilometers (for example, radio communication).
Wireless communication can be used for cellular telephony, wireless access to the internet, wireless home networking, and so on.
Bridging the Digital Gap Brad Spiegel Macon, GA Initiative.pptxBrad Spiegel Macon GA
Brad Spiegel Macon GA’s journey exemplifies the profound impact that one individual can have on their community. Through his unwavering dedication to digital inclusion, he’s not only bridging the gap in Macon but also setting an example for others to follow.
Multi-cluster Kubernetes Networking- Patterns, Projects and GuidelinesSanjeev Rampal
Talk presented at Kubernetes Community Day, New York, May 2024.
Technical summary of Multi-Cluster Kubernetes Networking architectures with focus on 4 key topics.
1) Key patterns for Multi-cluster architectures
2) Architectural comparison of several OSS/ CNCF projects to address these patterns
3) Evolution trends for the APIs of these projects
4) Some design recommendations & guidelines for adopting/ deploying these solutions.
# Internet Security: Safeguarding Your Digital World
In the contemporary digital age, the internet is a cornerstone of our daily lives. It connects us to vast amounts of information, provides platforms for communication, enables commerce, and offers endless entertainment. However, with these conveniences come significant security challenges. Internet security is essential to protect our digital identities, sensitive data, and overall online experience. This comprehensive guide explores the multifaceted world of internet security, providing insights into its importance, common threats, and effective strategies to safeguard your digital world.
## Understanding Internet Security
Internet security encompasses the measures and protocols used to protect information, devices, and networks from unauthorized access, attacks, and damage. It involves a wide range of practices designed to safeguard data confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Effective internet security is crucial for individuals, businesses, and governments alike, as cyber threats continue to evolve in complexity and scale.
### Key Components of Internet Security
1. **Confidentiality**: Ensuring that information is accessible only to those authorized to access it.
2. **Integrity**: Protecting information from being altered or tampered with by unauthorized parties.
3. **Availability**: Ensuring that authorized users have reliable access to information and resources when needed.
## Common Internet Security Threats
Cyber threats are numerous and constantly evolving. Understanding these threats is the first step in protecting against them. Some of the most common internet security threats include:
### Malware
Malware, or malicious software, is designed to harm, exploit, or otherwise compromise a device, network, or service. Common types of malware include:
- **Viruses**: Programs that attach themselves to legitimate software and replicate, spreading to other programs and files.
- **Worms**: Standalone malware that replicates itself to spread to other computers.
- **Trojan Horses**: Malicious software disguised as legitimate software.
- **Ransomware**: Malware that encrypts a user's files and demands a ransom for the decryption key.
- **Spyware**: Software that secretly monitors and collects user information.
### Phishing
Phishing is a social engineering attack that aims to steal sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details. Attackers often masquerade as trusted entities in email or other communication channels, tricking victims into providing their information.
### Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) Attacks
MitM attacks occur when an attacker intercepts and potentially alters communication between two parties without their knowledge. This can lead to the unauthorized acquisition of sensitive information.
### Denial-of-Service (DoS) and Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) Attacks
APNIC Foundation, presented by Ellisha Heppner at the PNG DNS Forum 2024APNIC
Ellisha Heppner, Grant Management Lead, presented an update on APNIC Foundation to the PNG DNS Forum held from 6 to 10 May, 2024 in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.
This 7-second Brain Wave Ritual Attracts Money To You.!nirahealhty
Discover the power of a simple 7-second brain wave ritual that can attract wealth and abundance into your life. By tapping into specific brain frequencies, this technique helps you manifest financial success effortlessly. Ready to transform your financial future? Try this powerful ritual and start attracting money today!
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UK BAA Keynote November 2016
1. Gerard
Grech
CEO,
Tech
City
UK
November
2016
@TechCityUK
@gerardgrech
Developing
a
Agenda:
-‐ National
context
-‐ Success
stories
-‐
4
key
drivers
of
digital
economy
growth
-‐
Why
is
this
all
so
important?
2. Who
are
we?
1.
programmes
|
2.
policy
convening
|
3.
advocacy
-‐
Founding
stage
-‐
12,000+
in
training
-‐
50%
want
to
start
their
own
business
-‐
Later
Stage
-‐
$3bn
raised
-‐
10
acquisitions
Most
comprehensive
annual
analysis
of
the
UK’s
Digital
Tech
Economy
-‐
Mid
stage
-‐
Mentorship
program
-‐
£200M+
raised
Accelerating
digital
growth
across
North
of
England
Concierge
service
for
fast-‐growth
US
tech
companies
Dedicated
Visa
Scheme
for
hiring
digital
tech
talent
Best
practice
mini
reports
to
share
learnings
3. 3
British
Digital
Tech
Economy
is
growing
steadily
Tech
Nation
2016
Report
£161Bn
Total
Digital
Turnover*
+32%
than
the
wider
UK
Economy
Growing
Source: Tech Na.on 2016 Report, Tech City Uk/Nesta
*based on 58K iden.fied Digital Businesses
@techcityuk
@gerardgrech
4. Recent
OECD/McKinsey
report
(Aug
2016)
puts
UK
in
top
ranking
on
digital
share
of
economy;
a
great
place
to
build
form
5. Acquired
by
News
Corp
in
2015
–
example
of
traditional
industries
being
transformed
by
disruptors
Acquired
for
£114million
News
Corp
harnesses
Unruly
to:
•
Bet
big
on
mobile
and
video
-‐
launch
a
new
vertical
video
ad
format
purpose
built
for
mobile
audiences
• provide new insights to its
adver.sers and improve ad
engagement
6. 400 employees in:
New York, Edinburgh,
Glasgow, Orlando &
Los Angeles
Fanduel
Web-‐based
fantasy
sports
game
and
the
largest
daily
fantasy
sports
company
in
the
industry.
As
of
April
2016
most
U.S.
states
consider
fantasy
sports
(including
daily
fantasy
sports)
a
game
of
skill
and
not
gambling.
@techcityuk
@gerardgrech
7. Finance
&
Fintech:
Nutmeg
Nutmeg
provides
low-‐cost
online
wealth
management
makes
investment
expertise
accessible
to
millions
of
people
who
usually
couldn’t
afford
advice
@techcityuk
@gerardgrech
8. MagicPony
London
based
Artifical
Intelligence
company
–
uses
neural
networks
–
systems
that
are
designed
to
think
like
human
brains
Twitter
acquired
Magic
Pony
Technology
to
provide
expanded
data
for
images,
used
to:
• enhance
a
picture
or
video
taken
on
a
mobile
phone
• help
develop
graphics
for
virtual
reality
or
augmented
reality
applications.
June
2016
$150
million
deal
9. Deliveroo
Raised
another
$275
million
in
funding,
a
Series
E
investment
-‐
values
the
company
at
around
$1
billion.
The
investment
will
go
into
growing
its
service
in
both
new
and
existing
markets
&
investing
in
its
new
initiatives
-‐
includes
a
new
B2B
remote
kitchen
service,
RooBox
-‐
gives
restaurants
access
to
delivery-‐only
kitchens
in
key
locations
Live
in
84
cities
Facing
heat
from
competitors
-‐
targeting
the
higher
end
of
the
prepared
food
market
–
rivals
include
Uber,
which
has
stormed
into
Europe
with
UberEATS,
as
well
as
others
like
Delivery
Hero,
Just
Eat,
and
Amazon
10. Farfetch
Platform
for
luxury
brands
and
boutiques
from
around
the
globe,
everywhere
from
Tokyo
to
Toronto,
from
Milan
to
Miami.
Farfetch
was
founded
in
London
in
2008
by
the
Portuguese
entrepreneur
José
Neves
and
now
has
offices
in
nine
countries
globally.
11. TransferWise
Banks and other providers oVen add markup to their exchange rate -‐ TransferWise transparently
displays its fee upfront and deducts it before conversion
Latest
funding
values
TransferWise
at
£750
million
12. 12
The
impact:
>40%
of
European
‘Tech
Unicorns'
($1bn+)
are
in
the
UK
@techcityuk
@gerardgrech
47
European
Unicorns
19
UK
Unicorns
13. 3.
Rich
ecosystem
&
connected
nation
1.
Smart
capital
2.
Strong
business
&
policy
environment
4.
Creative
talent
&
critical
mass
of
expertise
4
Key
growth
drivers
powering
the
UK’s
digital
economy
14. 1.
More
funds
now
exist,
opening
up
new
opportunities
and
securing
the
growth
potential
of
talented
teams
15. Selected
Recent
UK
IPOs
$552M
Gross
Proceeds
$3,341M
Gross
Proceeds
$2,042M
Gross
Proceeds
$597M
Gross
Proceeds
$580M
Gross
Proceeds
2,074 2,010
2,536
59
0
1,672
63
8
36
4
31
8
14
6
2
9
0
50
0
100
0
150
0
200
0
250
0
300
0
LSEG NYSE NASDAQ SGX HKSE
#ofCompanies*
London
Stock
Exchange
is
a
hub
for
international
businesses
Domestic
International
@techcityuk
@gerardgrech
16. London/UK
has
a
strong
investment/VC
eco-‐system
In
2015,
5x
more
VC
investment
than
2010.
>30%
of
all
EU
VC
money.
UK
companies
consistently
raise
>30%
of
all
European
VC
money
th
UK
VC-‐Backed
Investment
Activity
Top
Deals
&
Cities,
Q1’16
@techcityuk
@gerardgrech
$5B
$13B
$12B
$7B$7B
$5B
$3B
$2B
$0B
$2B
$4B
$6B
$8B
$10B
$12B
$14B
2016)YTD2015201420132012201120102009
Total-VC-Capital-Invested
UK Germany France Israel Russia Sweden Switzerland RoE
17. 82.
End-‐to-‐end
policy
conditions
for
tech
growth
are
ripe
Regulatory
environemnt
is
key
>£2.75
Bn
latest
market
Cap
>£1.1
Bn
latest
market
Cap
4.
Corp
Tax:
17%
(joint
lowest
in
the
G20)
1.
Seed
Enterprise
Investment
Scheme
&
EIS:
50%
relief
on
capital
gains
tax
3.
Visas:
Entrepreneurs’
Visa,
Tech
Nation
Visa
2.
R&D
Tax
Credits:
fueling
innovation
5.
London
Stock
Exchange
high
growth
segment
@techcityuk
@gerardgrech
18. UN
E-‐Government
Survey
2016–
UK
ranked
No.1
• E-‐Government
development
Index
ranked
UK
No.1
• E-‐Participation
index
ranked
UK
No.1
• E-‐government
to
provide
public
services
through
one
stop-‐platforms
&
online
transactions
• Ensures
that
public
institutions
are
more
inclusive,
effective,
accountable
&
transparent
• Drive
towards
Open
data
for
public
information
&
scrutiny
19. 3.
Rich
Ecosystem:
>60
UK
tech
accelerators,
>100
co-‐
working
spaces
&
50+
tech
business
support
orgs
@techcityuk
@gerardgrech
24. 2
4
+2.8x
1.56M
UK
Tech
Jobs
Jobs
growing
41%
In
non-‐digital
industries
like
educaOon
&
Finance
Faster
than
the
wider
economy
£50K
Average
UK
Tech
salary
+36%
Higher
than
UK
average
salary
4.
The
UK’s
tech
talent
pool
is
growing
fast
Source: Tech Na.on 2016 Report, Tech City Uk/Nesta
@techcityuk
@gerardgrech
25. 8The
pool
is
deep
&
extensive,
with
international
HQs,
world
class
institutes
&
top
research
universities
International
&
EU
HQs
Technology
Institutes
World
–
Class
Universities
26. 38
ROUNDS
£1.5
Bn
RAISED
+
£1.22
Bn
RAISED
FROM
5
IPOs
+
10
ACQUISITIONS
In
the
last
20
months…
Good
conditions
create
great
companies
@techcityuk
@gerardgrech
27. Why
is
all
this
so
important?
We
need
to
create
a
sustainable
ecosystem
and
future-‐proof
the
economy
and
controibute
to
making
it
more
resilient
&
productive.
InsDtutes
UniversiDes
Govt.
Dept.
(naDonal
&
Inter).
Local
AuthoriDes
Investors
Entrepreneurs
Corporates
Incubators
Accelerators
Stock
Exchanges
Colleges
InternaDonal
hubs
@techcityuk
@gerardgrech
Developers
28. |
Thank
you
for
listening.
Gerard
Grech,
CEO,
Tech
City
UK
Visit
our
website:
Techcityuk.com
Follow
us
on
Twitter:
@techcityuk
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